Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: Bacon

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Earthy

Notes of: Graphite

Benanti

Benanti Etna Rosso

Italy, Sicily

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Benanti Etna Rosso is a premium red wine produced by the renowned Benanti winery in the Etna appellation of Sicily, Italy. The wine is made from a blend of indigenous grape varieties grown on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, which imparts unique mineral and earthy notes to the wine. The vineyards are located at high altitudes, which results in a longer growing season and a slower ripening process, leading to more complex and nuanced flavors. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques such as hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is elegant, balanced, and full of character. The style of the wine is medium-bodied with a bright acidity, firm tannins, and flavors of red fruits, spices, and herbs.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Benanti Etna Rosso is a powerful, full-bodied red wine from Sicily's Mount Etna region.On the nose, it offers aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries and a hint of smoky minerals. On the palate, this wine is rich and robust, with dense, concentrated fruit flavors and a long, spicy finish. Enjoy this wine now or cellar for up to 15 years.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Nerello Mascalese

Nerello Cappuccio

ORIGINS

Winery: Benanti

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Review